Aug. 23, 1979 -

In response to the Carnegie report, CPB President Robben Fleming proposes to create an insulated program fund within the corporation to be headed by a director who will make final decisions about the programs CPB supports. The board approves, and the plan for the CPB Television Program Fund takes effect in January 1980.

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